Mental Health

Each year more than 500 people commit suicide in NZ, yet this issue is not openly talked about. Here, people affected (from family members to professionals who deal with the consequences of suicide) tell their stories.

This book, a major revision of a best-selling classic has helped tens of thousands of people overcome problem anger. The book is organized to move readers along the shortest path to recovery. They learn to make the author's eight-step process of anger management a powerful force for change in their lives.

In Changing Course, the best-selling sequel to It Will Never Happen to Me, Claudia Black extends a helping hand to individuals working their way through the painful experience of being raised with addiction. "How do you go from living according to the rules--Don't Talk, Don't Trust, Don't Feel--to a life where you are free to talk and trust and feel?" Black asks. "You do this through a process that teaches you to go to the source of those rules, to question them, and to create new rules of your own," she explains. Using charts, exe... read more

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Gives the sufferers all the facts about all the elements of their condition, including definitions and symptoms, the truth (or not) behind common myths, advice on dealing with professionals, medication and its effectiveness, the benefits of cognitive therapy & much more. drawing on the very latest research as well as on case studies.

Down But Not Out is a true account of the life of a girl who has Down syndrome. It is a true story that offers a fascinating and revealing insight into Lee's joys and trials as she moves through her childhood years and develops into a young adult. Through conversations and interviews with Lee's parents, teachers, siblings, friends, and with Lee herself, the author sensitively explores the everyday realities and boundaries of a girl with Down syndrome.

The life stories in this book are by people who, at some point in their lives, have been diagnosed with a mental illness which they have learned to deal with. They have found the courage to speak publicly about their experience in a world which is still prejudiced against people with mental illness. The book is a source of inspiration for anyone with mental illness and their family and friends, a unique teaching tool for people working in the mental health area, and a way of opening doors on mental illness and letting in some lig... read more

Aimed specifically at carers, this book talks honestly and openly about the kinds of changes, losses and grief — often unacknowledged — that carers can experience and that can affect their emotions, their physical health, mental wellbeing and family life. It contains comments from carers right across New Zealand. They talk about their own grief journeys, and about what has brought them — or is still bringing them — through. A wonderful companion for your journey as a carer and to encourag... read more

Booklet.Skylight is a New Zealand organisation supporting children, young people and their families who have been impacted by change, loss, trauma and grief - whatever the cause. It offers information, resources for sale and for loan, counselling and training.

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A guide to the interaction between the mental health system and the law in New Zealand.

This book is for all those inner explorers who have an interest in group work and psychodrama as well as those who believe the living spirit of spontaneity is a central and fundamental part of their humanity. Something the soul can delight in. Twelve trainees get together with Dr. Max Clayton for a three?day psychodrama training workshop on group leadership and the enriching experience of being a director?producer. The workshop was videoed and the work of the participants is given here as selected dialogue and pictures. After the w... read more

A record of my first three months after leaving an acute mental health facility

This book has grown from Brenda's own personal story, her research and work with other women. "A truly kind and compassionate book, to be a companion on your journey to wellness" "A Rape Crisis it is our belief that providing survivors with the tools and information to take control of their own healing process is an incredibly empowering and appropriate way to work. This message is reiterated in Brenda's work."

Looks at how families with an "Aspie" can help them be accepted for what they are, to lead full lives and to make the most of their unique gifts. This book explains the common signs of Asperger syndrome in babies and young children, and gives advice to parents on how to overcome any difficulties at school that an older child might face.

Violence in Society: New Zealand Perspectives, is the first publication from Te Awatea Press and the first in the Violence and the Human Services Series. The book focusses primarily on interpersonal violence and the ways in which the New Zealand criminal justice and helping services respond. The chapters address the following set of research and practice domains: child abuse and protection; youth violence; family violence and violence in intimate relationships; crime and criminal justice ; professional issues. These domains have ... read more

This title looks at the insights and experiences of children and adults who have lived or grown up with parents with a mental illness. The experiences highlight the need to think of all family members when a parent has a mental illness, and identifies the needs of children who need to belong and have someone to talk to.

What is it that enables some people to grow through adversity? Anne Deveson's engaging and thought-provoking exploration of this vital capacity of individuals and communities is, like her award-winning classic Tell Me I'm Here, a powerful combination of intellectual journey and personal memoir. Some people find the resilience to overcome adversity and suffering while others are overwhelmed and despair. Anne Deveson wanted to understand better why, and how, individuals and communities develop resilience. Anne's long career as jo... read more

This comprehensive guide offers straight talk that can help people with bipolar disorder take charge of their illness and reclaim their lives. It is filled with practical self-assessment and self management strategies from a compassionate professional who knows what works. The book helps individuals and family members come to terms with the diagnosis; recognize early warning signs of manic or depressive episodes; cope with mood triggers, medication problems, and family and work issues; and learn to collaborate effectively with doct... read more

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